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It can be a great relief to complete your duties as an estate executor. However, sometimes the end of probate is not the final end of the inheritance process. It is possible to discover property later on, even after the closing of probate. In the event you find assets...
The probate process can be a high-tension time during which the court will confirm the validity of a will and administer the deceased's estate with assistance from a named executor. Tensions may flare further if a family member believes they have a reason to contest...
When you envision what steps you need to take in the time after a loved one or family member dies, your mind may go to their will and remaining assets. Going through probate when administering an estate is an important step to giving all the beneficiaries what the...
A common part of estate planning is a will, which allows you to establish how you want to distribute your assets when you die. However, it requires your loved ones to go through a long and costly process called probate. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid it....
When you serve as the executor of the estate, you typically need to manage the deceased's finances. However, going through another person's financial records can often be difficult and you may not know where to start. In the immediate aftermath of a loved one's death,...
The individual named in your will as your personal representative has several responsibilities after your death. You may help the probate process go smoothly by compiling important details about your private affairs and assets. As noted by the AARP, your estate's...
When someone dies with or without a will, some assets must go through probate. Florida probate courts do not become involved with "transfer on death" accounts, as TOD accounts automatically execute once someone passes away. Some may wonder about setting up as many TOD...
Going through probate in Florida can be a double-edged sword. In some cases, it gives the judge time to distribute your assets among your family members; in others, it forces your family members to wait months before they can receive their inheritance. You might not...
When a person in Florida dies with a will, probate is usually necessary to validate the will and to complete the process of paying creditors and distributing assets. If a person dies without a will, probate may also be necessary, but the state determines how assets...
After a loved one dies in Florida, family members will have a great deal to consider. If the person had an estate plan, this can go a long way toward easing the legal process to settle their affairs. While many will be focused on how the assets are distributed among...